Sustainable Crop Rotation for Cereal Yield and Input Reduction

Crop rotation in cereal farming enhances soil health, controls pests and diseases, and improves yield stability by rotating cereals like wheat and maize with legumes, oilseeds, or cover crops. This practice boosts soil fertility through nitrogen fixation, improves soil structure, and reduces reliance on chemical inputs. It also suppresses weeds and prevents soil exhaustion, supporting long-term productivity and sustainability. Best practices include 2- to 4-year rotation cycles with crops like peas, vetch, canola, or clover, supported by detailed field records. Funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme (grant No 10160591), this approach increases resilience and reduces input costs. Website: www.oper-8.eu